robustness

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Recent Examples of robustness Gamuda is also the only Malaysian company in its sector with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing the robustness of its emissions data and methodology. Gamuda Contributor, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 If successful, the design could enable far more compact chips that carry more information in the same space while maintaining the robustness that makes topological photonics so attractive. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Most of the heat shield’s thermal tiles were black, but some were deliberately painted white to simulate missing tiles, part of an experiment to test the shield’s robustness. Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Most of the heat shield's thermal tiles were black, but some were deliberately painted white to simulate missing tiles, part of an experiment to test the shield's robustness. Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026 The complete assembly weighs just enough for the Madagascar hissing cockroach, a species favored for cyborg research because of its large size, robustness, and wingless body, to carry without significantly impairing its movement. New Atlas, 18 July 2026 There’s just not enough healthy talent on this Padres team, and not enough robustness in the farm system, to excite me about where things seem to be headed. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026 Phosphorus is vital to root growth, and the more extensive the root system, the greater the capacity for absorbing water and minerals from the soil, increasing a plant’s overall robustness and readiness to flower. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustness
Noun
  • Perhaps better health and shorter assignments will help Cabrera harness his high-end velocity and create greater separation between his fastball and a unique changeup.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The quake injured at least 213 people and caused widespread destruction across the island, damaging 122 health facilities, 252 schools and 84 places of worship, the agency said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Highlighting the strength of the two countries’ ties, Russian state media has shown images of North Korean troops in training inside Russia over the past year, and Kim Jong Un opened a memorial to North Korea’s Ukraine dead in April.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There’s an outdoor treatment pavilion, five additional treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a vitality pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Along with, it should be said, a timely offer from Leicester in the summer of 2024 to train with the then top-flight club to keep his fitness up.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Thinking about investing in a recovery device, new nutrition product or fitness watch?
    Adam Annaccone, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The head-spinning shift has sparked a continuum of reactions, from doom and gloom to reckless exuberance.
    Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In Sugar’s universe, Earth is an exceptionally vibrant place — a vast microcosm of conscious exuberance.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Some states require private schools participating in voucher programs to demonstrate some form of financial soundness.
    Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • The formula is made with amino acids and UV filters to help smooth the hair, improve elasticity, and enhance color vibrancy.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Hoffman likes being able to walk out his front door and immediately be immersed in the vibrancy of city life.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Robustness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robustness. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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